282 Answered Questions for the topic elementary (k-6th)
08/05/25
How can you help my child to get better at reading? They struggle so much at school.
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08/05/25
Problem: My student is unmotivated, falling behind and does not care about school.
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07/30/25
How can I help my gifted 4th improve her writing and move beyond grade-level expectations?
Gifted elementary students often need enrichment beyond standard curriculum. This post explains how to stretch writing skills into advanced areas like elaboration, voice, and structure.
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How can I help my child not fall behind during summer break?
Are you worried about your student experiencing the summer slide? Are they struggling to focus on the worksheets or workbooks assigned by teachers? In my sessions, I employ many strategies to keep...
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Elementary (k 6th) Elementary Education
07/24/25
What is a digraph?
A digraph is when two letters come together to make one sound — like "sh" in ship or "ch" in chair.
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Elementary (k 6th) Elementary Education
07/24/25
What’s the difference between a letter and a sound?
A letter is what we see written down (like "s"), and a sound is what we say (like the /s/ sound in sun). Letters represent sounds when we read and write.
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07/19/25
How do I help my child stop using fingers to add and subtract?
My child is in the early stages of learning math and still relies on fingers for basic addition and subtraction. I want to help them build number sense and become more confident using mental math....
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Why Is Learning to Read So Hard in English?
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07/18/25
How many sounds are there in the English language?
Why is learning to read so hard in English?
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07/09/25
Tutoring style or method
What is your tutoring style, and what methods do you use to help students? What is a challenge you commonly see students face, and how do you help them overcome it? What would you change about the...
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07/08/25
How can I get a elementary / middle school math tutor to fill in gaps in my child's learning this summer to prepare for next school year.
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07/08/25
How soon can I book a reading specialist to tutor my child?
Wyzant has tutor available today!! Use the instant booking button to choose a session or contact a tutor by messaging them.
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07/06/25
My child needs help with spelling and writing. What does the latest research say to do?
"How does recent research from the Science of Reading and Writing show that teaching writing skills—like spelling, sentence structure, and organizing ideas—can directly strengthen a child’s reading...
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What’s the Difference Between Their, They’re, and There?
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07/06/25
"How does recent data from the Science of Reading support using explicit phonics and vocabulary instruction to improve reading success in struggling readers?"
📣 Let’s Get Started—Your Child’s Learning Journey Begins Today!Michele W. (Michele Wolber Landskron) is more than just a tutor—she’s a dedicated learning coach with over 30 years of classroom and...
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07/04/25
Elementary school- Child failing- why doesn't my school recommend a tutor?
Why did they pass on to the next grade? Should I get tutoring in elementary or wait?
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07/03/25
Reading Passage: The Mighty Monarch Butterfly Migration Question: Text Structure
Every fall, millions of monarch butterflies in North America embark on an incredible journey south, one of the longest insect migrations known. Eastern monarchs fly thousands of miles to Oyamel fir...
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07/02/25
Is your child in grades K -5 ? If so I am offering 1 free tutoring session to review grade level skills .
I will be offering 1 free session of tutoring to children grades K-5 next week on either Monday or Tuesday June 7 or June 8, 2025 The goal for this is to build my feedback since I'm new tot his...
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07/01/25
What makes a main character likable, even when they make bad choices?
Think about a character who messes up a lot but still has your support. What do they do (or how are they written) that makes you root for them anyway?
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07/01/25
How do you know if a narrator is trustworthy or not?
Some stories have narrators who might lie, exaggerate, or leave things out (Holes or Diary of a Wimpy Kid come to mind). What clues tell you if you can believe the person telling the story?
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06/28/25
What is order of operations?
I keep missing problems like this one on my math test: (4 + 2) × 3 ÷ 2 - 1
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06/27/25
Can I hire someone to read with my child daily for a book talk interaction?
Perfect for busy parents, english as a second language learners , struggling readers.
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